The Palace Museum - Eave Architecture

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No. 4 Jingshan Front Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Photography Tips

The photographer stands below the eaves and looks up to capture the dragon-pattern decoration and dougong in the center of the eave, with the eave lines symmetrically distributed on both sides. The framing includes the top of the eave down to the detailed pendant ridges, with a clean sky in the background. A medium-telephoto lens is recommended to highlight the patterns and structural beauty. Additional tips: It’s best to visit on a clear day.

Walking Guide

Walk west and turn right after passing the Outer Jinshui Bridge.

Walk 149 meters to the west and then turn right.

Walk north to the public restroom and turn left.

Walk 89 meters east and then turn left.

Take Line 1 or Batong Line to Tiananmen East Station and exit from Southwest Exit D.

Walk north for 43 meters to reach your destination.

Walk 36 meters northeast, then proceed to the right.

Walk straight north for 18 meters.

Walk north for 73 meters and turn left.

Walk straight for 12 meters to the north.

Walk northeast for 73 meters straight.

Walk 24 meters north and then turn right.

Walk north to the Inner Jinshui Bridge and then continue straight.

Walk straight north for 24 meters.

Walk north past the sundial and then turn right.

Walk 29 meters east, then proceed to the left front.

Walk 53 meters west, then turn right.

Walk north to the Palace Museum and proceed straight after reaching the Zhaode Gate.

After exiting the station, walk north for 24 meters and then turn right.